Articles about e-commerce

New rules proposed to hold Temu, Shein accountable in SA

The National Consumer Commission aims to close enforcement gaps and protect consumers from untraceable international sellers.

Regulators move to fix loopholes in e-commerce sector

The National Consumer Commission calls for stronger legislation and enforcement to address issues within SA’s e-commerce sector.

CEO-designate to drive Bob’s next growth phase

The online shopping platform names Anita Erasmus as chief executive officer-designate, effective 1 March.

Amazon’s steam iron ad gets reality check in SA

A promotion on Amazon SA’s website advertising a steam iron at the “lowest price of the year” has been found to be misleading.

Checkers Sixty60 sales jump by over 30%

The group’s on-demand delivery platform saw sales rise by 34.6%, for the six months ended 28 December.

SA’s online holiday shopping surges nearly 50%

Online shopping drove SA’s 2025/26 holiday retail growth, with e-commerce spend surging 49.9% year on year, according to Visa data.

Insaka helps entrepreneurs brush up on e-commerce skills

The academy provides thousands of SA online sellers with training, resources and a community to help grow their businesses.

Intent-driven marketing fuels SA’s e-commerce

South Africa’s e-commerce orders grew 47% in 2025, but nearly half of growth came from just 5% of brands, says an Omnisend study.

Takealot tests instant delivery with Mr D in major cities

The new in-app “Get it Now” option offers near-instant delivery through Mr D in parts of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Local online spending surges on Black Friday

Black Friday retail sales in South Africa for 2025 saw a significant rise, with online spending surpassing 2024 and reflecting a larger average basket size.

Amazon.co.za tightens anti-counterfeit controls

The online retailer steps up its anti-counterfeit measures to root out fake products on its platform as the marketplace expands.

Foundational flaws in SA laws hinder e-commerce growth

South Africa’s regulatory framework for e-commerce has key gaps in foreign direct investment rules and lacks protection for emerging domestic players, says a new report.